C. Covington (left) calls C. McGregor (right) a joke. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
One of the main candidates to challenge Kamaru Usman for the welterweight belt (up to 77kg.), Colby covington criticized Conor McGregor for suggesting that he wants to jump the queue and fight for the division title in the future. In an interview with 'MMA fighting', the American called the Irishman a 'joke' and accused him of wanting to attract public attention.
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“Conor is clearly trying to exaggerate to get into the headlines. What it is. The guy just got knocked out by Dustin 'Sorry-ier'. Are you serious? Do you want a chance at the 77kg title? Are you taking a beating in the lightweight division and want to fight at welterweight? He won't do that. It’s not going to move up a category,” said Covington.
In his career in MMA, McGregor has already ventured into welterweight on three occasions. After being knocked out José Aldo and won the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg.), the Irishman moved up two categories to face Nate diaz in two fights – with one victory for each. In January 2020, he also defeated Donald Cerrone. Still, Covington says that Conor just wants 'attention' and says that the athlete is done for the sport.
“He’s just doing this to get attention and make headlines. Honestly, he's a joke. He's a laughing stock in the MMA community. He made all that money from his whiskey and fighting Mayweather. He has no motivation. Nothing makes him wake up early in the morning to go fight. He tries to say it's for his kids, but man, the guy is done. He has nothing left in the tank”, concluded the American.
First in the welterweight rankings, Colby covington hopes to be the next challenger for the belt and get his rematch against Kamaru Usman on to your next challenge. Already Conor McGregor faces Dustin poirier in combat that marks a trilogy between fighters in the UFC 264.
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